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Today in Boston Celtics history, Hall of Fame Boston big man Bill Russell's jersey was retired during a ceremony at the former Boston Garden in 1972.

The Memphis branch of the NAACP will hold its 25th Annual Freedom Fund Gala at The Peabody on March 22. The gala is the civil rights group's largest annual fundraiser. The keynote speaker for the ...

In two-and-a-half seasons and 62 games with the White Sox, Carlos went 10-17 with a 0.7 WAR. Carlos’ best pitching performance came on Sept. 14, 1967 at Comiskey Park, when in the middle of a pennant ...

1874—Charles Sumner, one of the greatest White heroes of Black history, dies at age 63. Sumner became involved in politics as a powerful orator against slavery. For his efforts he was brutally beaten ...

Discover the rich history of Riggs County Park, Fond du Lac's largest park, from its origins as Sherwood Farm to its modern amenities.

By Lauren PerryHistory Colorado Each object in History Colorado’s collection has a unique and powerful story just waiting to be discovered. Supported by a grant from the Colorado Historical Records ...

1997: The University of Chicago advanced to the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 by defeating Wabash College 78-70 for the Maroons’ 18th straight win. It was only the third NCAA championship run in the 94 ...

In today’s fast-paced world we have a tendency to banish some things to the dustbin of history. Items are easily doomed to be forgotten or ignored by humanity. However, diving ...

Today, Real Madrid celebrates the 124th anniversary of its founding by a group of passionate fans in Madrid, Spain.

After a week of failed efforts, morale was dropping (unlike the birds). If anything, the enemy seemed to be adapting to the situation. An army observer apparently noted that the emu’s had established ...

Reichstag Fire's impact on Germany, founding of UK's Labour Party, neutron discovery, and notable births and deaths.